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Flat-Coated Retriever vs Golden Retriever

A detailed pet insurance comparison between these two popular breeds. See which one costs less to insure and has fewer health risks.

Black Flat-Coated Retriever with glossy coat retrieving in a field

Flat-Coated Retriever

VS
Golden Retriever sitting on grass with a happy expression

Golden Retriever

Side-by-Side Comparison

Black Flat-Coated Retriever with glossy coat retrieving in a field
Flat-Coated Retriever
VS
Golden Retriever sitting on grass with a happy expression
Golden Retriever
Size
large
large
Weight
60--70 lbs
55--75 lbs
Lifespan
8--10 yrs
10--12 yrs
Health Risk Score
8/10
7/10
Monthly Insurance
$35--$68
$35--$65
Annual Claims
$1,300
$1,200
Exercise Needs
high
high
Grooming
moderate
moderate
Trainability
high
high
Good with Kids
Yes
Yes
Apartment Friendly
No
No

Verdict

Golden Retriever wins with 4 advantages

Key Verdicts

Insurance Cost

Golden Retriever — Golden Retriever has lower average annual insurance claims, making it the more affordable breed to insure.

Health Risk

Golden Retriever — Golden Retriever has a lower health risk score, indicating fewer breed-specific health concerns.

Lifespan

Golden Retriever — Golden Retriever tends to live longer, providing more years of companionship.

Breed Summaries

Black Flat-Coated Retriever with glossy coat retrieving in a field

Flat-Coated Retriever

large · Sporting

Monthly Insurance
$35–$68
Health Risk
8/10
Lifespan
8–10 yrs
Avg. Annual Claim
$1,300
Full Flat-Coated Retriever Guide →
Golden Retriever sitting on grass with a happy expression

Golden Retriever

large · Sporting

Monthly Insurance
$35–$65
Health Risk
7/10
Lifespan
10–12 yrs
Avg. Annual Claim
$1,200
Full Golden Retriever Guide →

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